Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
July 16, 1882
Died
December 15, 1972 (age 90)
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Also Known As
Eddie Earle
Edward Earle
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward Earle (16 July 1882 – 15 December 1972) was a Canadian-American stage, film and television actor. In a career which lasted from the early 1900s to 1966, he appeared in almost 400 films between 1914 and 1956. He was born in Toronto and died in Los Angeles, aged 90.
Known For
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Third Mailman
1952
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Caldwell
1952
TV
Broken Arrow
Secretary of Interior
1956
TV
The Deputy
Judge R. A. Jenson
1959
TV
Annie Oakley
Priest
1954
TV
The Ford Television Theatre
Randall
1952
TV
The Ford Television Theatre
1952
Film
Judge Hardy's Children
Penniwill (uncredited)
1938
TV
The Bob Cummings Show
The Judge
1955
Film
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case
Morris (uncredited)
1943
Film
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Reporter (uncredited)
1939
Film
History Is Made at Night
1937
Film
Gambling Wives
Vincent Forrest
1924
Film
The Best Years of Our Lives
Steese - Bank (uncredited)
1946
Film
You Can't Take It with You
Bank Manager (uncredited)
1938
Film
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Doctor (uncredited)
1946
Film
Swanee River
Master of Ceremonies
1939
Film
The Marines Are Here
Lt. Drake
1938
Film
Dangerous Waters
Officer Nelson (uncredited)
1936
Film
Slightly Dangerous
Newspaper employee (uncredited)
1943
Filmography
1959TVThe Deputyas Judge R. A. Jenson1956TVBroken Arrowas Secretary of Interior1956FilmThe She-Creatureas Professor Anderson1956FilmFrancis in the Haunted Houseas Howard Grisby1956FilmNever Say Goodbyeas Colonel Washburn1955FilmOne Desireas Mr. Hathaway1955TVThe Bob Cummings Showas The Judge1954TVAnnie Oakleyas Priest1953FilmVice Squadas Vault Teller (uncredited)1953FilmThe Stranger Wore a Gunas Jeb1952FilmHangman's Knotas Union Captain1952TVThe Ford Television Theatreas Randall1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Third Mailman1952FilmThe Merry Widowas Chestnut Vendor (uncredited)1952FilmThe Rose Bowl Storyas Dr. Thompson1951FilmFlight to Marsas Justin (uncredited)1951FilmThe Big Gusheras Oil Man1951FilmThe Texas Rangersas Lowden (uncredited)1951FilmGo for Broke!as Dress Parade General1950FilmWhen You're Smilingas Foster1950FilmThe Lawlessas Town Councilman (uncredited)1950FilmAnnie Get Your Gunas Footman (uncredited)1950FilmBeware of Blondieas J.C. Dithers1950FilmBlondie's Heroas Richard Rogers (uncredited)1949FilmThe Gal Who Took the Westas Mr. Nolan1948FilmWords and Musicas James Fernby Kelly1948FilmCommand Decisionas Congressman Watson1948FilmThe Dark Pastas McCoy (uncredited)1948FilmBig Town Scandalas Court Clerk (uncredited)1947FilmRide the Pink Horseas Locke1947FilmDragnetas District Attorney1947FilmHeartachesas Anatole Hendricks - Radio Station Manager (uncredited)1947FilmThe Mighty McGurkas Martin (uncredited)1946FilmThe Best Years of Our Livesas Steese - Bank (uncredited)1946FilmAccompliceas Jim Bonniwell1946FilmDark Alibias Thomas Harley1946FilmThe Devil's Maskas E. R. Willard1946FilmThe Postman Always Rings Twiceas Doctor (uncredited)1946FilmThe Harvey Girlsas Jed Adams1945FilmPurity Squadas Judge (uncredited)1945FilmScared Stiffas Joshua Elliott (Uncredited)1945FilmIn Old New Mexicoas The Printer1945FilmCircumstantial Evidenceas Doctor1944FilmDouble Exposureas District Attorney Merkle1944FilmFaces in the Fogas Wells1944FilmI Accuse My Parentsas Judge1944FilmKansas City Kittyas Lawyer Burgess1944FilmBlack Magicas Dawson, Police Lab1944FilmMaisie Goes to Renoas Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)1944FilmWilsonas Reporter (uncredited)1944FilmShe's a Soldier Tooas Mr. Spengler (uncredited)1944FilmDetective Kitty O'Dayas Oliver M. Wentworth1943FilmCalifornia Joeas Weldon's Commanding Officer1943FilmJack Londonas James Hare1943FilmSo Proudly We Hailas Doctor (Uncredited)1943FilmThe West Side Kidas Racketeer1943FilmBordertown Gun Fightersas Dan Forrester1943FilmAlaska Highwayas Blair Caswell1943FilmDr. Gillespie's Criminal Caseas Morris (uncredited)1943FilmCrash Diveas Wreckage Victim1943FilmKing of the Cowboysas Businessman1943FilmSlightly Dangerousas Newspaper employee (uncredited)1943FilmAerial Gunneras Squadron Commanding Officer (uncredited)1942FilmLucky Jordanas Government Courier with Briefcase1942FilmLaugh Your Blues Awayas Mr. Larkin1942FilmWake Islandas Commander (uncredited)1942FilmDr. Broadwayas Assistant District Attorney Hayes (uncredited)1942FilmBlue, White, and Perfectas First Officer Richards1941FilmPacific Blackoutas Army Major1941FilmJohnny Eageras Man #2 Watching Dog Run at Track (uncredited)1941FilmThe Richest Man in Townas Berton1941FilmShe Knew All the Answersas Harassed Man (uncredited)1941FilmBorder Vigilantesas Stevens1941FilmMeet John Doeas Radio Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)1941FilmScattergood Bainesas Crane1940FilmThis Thing Called Love1940FilmThe Mad Doctoras Librarian (Uncredited)1940FilmAngels Over Broadwayas Vincent - Headwaiter (uncredited)1940FilmBefore I Hangas Dr. Nichols1940FilmI Love You Againas Mr. Watkins - Man in Bar on Ship (uncredited)1940FilmGirls of the Roadas Senator Wilson (Uncredited)1940FilmManhattan Heartbeatas Official1940FilmSailor's Ladyas Navigator1940FilmEdison, the Manas Broker1940FilmThe Doctor Takes a Wifeas Party Guest (uncredited)1940FilmDark Commandas Town Leader1940FilmBlack Fridayas Detective1940FilmThe Blue Birdas Maple Tree (uncredited)1940FilmThe Man Who Wouldn't Talkas Officer1940FilmThe Green Hornetas Felix Grant1940FilmMandrake the Magicianas Dr. Andre Bennett1939FilmSwanee Riveras Master of Ceremonies1939FilmThe Big Guyas Police Announcer (uncredited)1939FilmRemember?as Joe1939FilmBarricadeas American Consul's Under-Secretary1939FilmBuried Aliveas Charlie Blake1939FilmSued for Libelas Judge Clark1939FilmMr. Smith Goes to Washingtonas Reporter (uncredited)1939FilmHollywood Cavalcadeas Actor1939FilmThe Day the Bookies Weptas Race Judge (uncredited)1939FilmIn Old Montereyas Army Captain1939FilmWhen Tomorrow Comesas Assistant Manager (uncredited)1939FilmMiracles for Saleas Ace of Spades Man1939FilmSecond Fiddleas Gregg1939FilmMandrake the Magicianas Dr. Andre Bennett1939FilmBack Door to Heavenas Judge (uncredited)1939FilmEast Side of Heavenas Henry Smith (uncredited)1939FilmThree Smart Girls Grow Upas Executive1939FilmWithin the Lawas Floorwalker1939FilmThe Ice Follies of 1939as Man with Tolliver and Director (uncredited)1939FilmFour Girls in Whiteas Druggist1938FilmKentuckyas Man with Woman at Race Track1938FilmThe Duke of West Pointas Surgeon1938FilmI Am a Criminalas Clark1938FilmSay It in Frenchas Bit Part1938FilmThe Headleys at Homeas Van Wyck Schuyler1938FilmYouth Takes a Flingas Businessman1938FilmYou Can't Take It with Youas Bank Manager (uncredited)1938FilmGive Me a Sailoras Businessman (uncredited)1938FilmMen with Wingsas Officer1938FilmWoman Against Womanas Country Club Guest1938FilmTell Your Childrenas FBI Investigator Mr. Wayne (uncredited)1938FilmRiders of the Black Hillsas Race Track Steward1938FilmThe Rage of Parisas Chief of Waiters (uncredited)1938FilmThe Marines Are Hereas Lt. Drake1938FilmSafety in Numbersas Sloane1938FilmPhantom Rangeras Matthews1938FilmHer Jungle Loveas Capt. Avery1938FilmCode of the Rangersas Banker Price1938FilmJudge Hardy's Childrenas Penniwill (uncredited)1938FilmWhen G-Men Step Inas Morton1938FilmThe Jury's Secretas Man in Corridor1937FilmWells Fargoas Mr. Padden1937FilmAmateur Crookas Deputy Jonas1937FilmMurder in Greenwich Villageas Mr. Andrews1937FilmLive, Love and Learnas Second Gallery Salesman (uncredited)1937FilmSky Racketas FBI Chief Maddox1937FilmArtists & Modelsas Flunky (uncredited)1937FilmHeadline Crasheras Atwood1937FilmThe Frame-Upas Ellery Richards1937FilmHistory Is Made at Night1937FilmThe Devil Diamondas Arthur Stevens1937FilmFind the Witnessas Mr. Quinn (uncredited)1936FilmAdventure in Manhattanas Jef - Henchman (uncredited)1936FilmThe Luckiest Girl in the Worldas Headwaiter1936FilmWives Never Knowas Mr. Lawyer (uncredited)1936FilmLady Be Carefulas Second Officer1936FilmLove Before Breakfastas Quartermaster (uncredited)1936FilmDangerous Watersas Officer Nelson (uncredited)1935FilmShip Cafeas Mr. Simpson (uncredited)1935FilmRendezvousas Man in Code Room (uncredited)1935FilmChinatown Squadas Hudson - Palmer's Attorney1935FilmThe Miracle Rideras Christopher Adams1935FilmWest Point of the Airas Army Officer in Locker Room1935FilmThe Revenge Rideras Kramer1935FilmMutiny Aheadas Barnes1934FilmBabes in Toylandas Townsman (uncredited)1934FilmTicket to a Crimeas Willard Purdy1934FilmMystery Mountainas Frank Blayden1934FilmHe Was Her Manas Hotel Clerk1934FilmLittle Miss Markeras Marky's Father (uncredited)1934FilmStand Up and Cheer!as Secret Service Man1934FilmThree on a Honeymoonas First Officer1933FilmRevenge at Monte Carloas Francisco Hernandez1933FilmAlimony Madnessas Joel Mason1931FilmForgotten Womenas Sleek Moran1931FilmA Woman of Experienceas Captain Kurt von Hausen1930FilmPhantom of the Desertas Dan Denton1930FilmSecond Honeymoonas Jim Huntley1929FilmThe Hottentotas Larry Crawford1929FilmSmiling Irish Eyesas Ralph Prescott1929FilmSpite Marriageas Lionel Benmore1929FilmKid Glovesas Penny1929FilmFriendshipas 1st Friend1928FilmThe Windas Beverly1928FilmRunaway Girlsas Varden1927FilmSpring Feveras Johnson1927FilmTwelve Miles Outas John Burton1926FilmA Captain's Courageas Captain Plum1926FilmPals Firstas Dr. Harry Chilton1926FilmThe Greater Gloryas Otto Steiner1926FilmIreneas Larry Hadley1925FilmThe Splendid Roadas Dr. Bidwell1925FilmWhy Women Loveas Ira Meers1925FilmThe Lady Who Liedas Alan Mortimer1925FilmHer Market Valueas Anthony Davis1924FilmThe Dangerous Flirtas Dick Morris1924FilmThe Family Secretas Garry Holmes1924FilmHow to Educate a Wifeas Robert Benson1924FilmThe Lure of Love1924FilmGambling Wivesas Vincent Forrest1923FilmBroadway Brokeas Charles Farrin1923FilmNone So Blindas Sheldon Sherman1922FilmThe Streets of New Yorkas Paul Fairweather1922FilmThe Man Who Played Godas Philip Stevens1921FilmPassion Fruitas Pierce Lamont1920FilmThe Law of the Yukonas Morgan Kleath1920FilmHigh Speedas Billy Brice1919FilmThe Miracle of Loveas Howard McClintock1918FilmMammon and the Archeras Richard Rockwell1918FilmA Little Ouija Workas Edward1917FilmFor Franceas Edward Ackland1917FilmThe Beautiful Lieas Paul Vivian1917FilmThe Great Bradley Mysteryas Collier1917FilmGod's Manas Archie Hartogensis1916FilmThe Gates of Edenas Rodney1916FilmThe Light of Happinessas Lowell Van Orden1916FilmThe Innocence of Ruthas Jimmy Carter1915FilmThrough Turbulent Watersas Frank Wentworth1915FilmThe Working of a Miracleas Ray Conover1913FilmAn Hour Before Dawnas Prof. Wallace - The Inventor